K. King

Humane Investigations Director

Kendra King joined the Humane Society staff in August of 2014 as an Adoption Counselor. As a lifelong animal lover, King knew that a career in animal welfare was for her. After studying anthropology and criminal justice at Ventura College, she began extensive training to become a Humane Officer, completing the Animal Law Enforcement Academy at the San Diego Humane Society in October 2015. In July 2016, King was officially sworn in by Judge Henry Walsh at the Ventura County Courthouse.

Since King was officially sworn in, she has completed numerous courses on California animal laws, investigation techniques, disaster response, and animal abuse and neglect. She completed the Advanced Animal Law Enforcement Academy at Marin Humane in 2018.

In March of 2020, King used her experience in disaster preparedness to form the Shelter’s first Emergency Response Team (E.R.T.), comprised of a group of dedicated volunteers that assist with animal intake and care at the shelter. Now known as the HSVC ERT, this dedicated group of individuals provides support at the shelter during times of emergency. King also grew the shelter's staff-led animal rescue team, known as VC HART (Ventura County Humane Animal Rescue Team). This valuable team ventures out into the community during times of disaster, often braving dangerous conditions to assist with animal evacuation and transport. 

King was recognized for her accomplishments and excellent leadership skills as a Humane Officer and promoted to Senior Humane Officer in June of 2021. In February of 2023, King was promoted to Humane Investigations Director. In this position, King supervises our investigations department, acts as the liaison between HSVC and local and county agencies, and spearheads our disaster relief efforts. She is also a soon-to-be graduated member of the Ventura County Leadership Academy (VCLA). King has been serving on the VC VOAD Executive Committee since November 2023 and served as a board member for Reins of H.O.P.E. for four and a half years.

King is a Ventura County native who grew up horseback riding and surfing. She is proud to serve as a voice for creatures that would otherwise have none and help the people within her community.